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Hans Brinker is a classic children's story set in the Netherlands, following the titular character as he aspires to compete in ice skating races and help his family. At the start, we discover that our young hero is responsible for his entire family's welfare, after his father... Read Full Overview

For use in schools and libraries only. An Aladdin Classics edition. Hans Brinker, a poor Dutch boy, is determined to win first prize, a pair of silver skates, in the Great Race of Broek's frozen canals.

Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates was published in 1865 and received more reviews than any other children's book that year. Today it continues to delight countless readers with its story of a virtuous family who inspires us all to have the courage to pursue our dreams.

The prize for winning the canal race is a pair of silver skates, but how can Hans or his sister, Gretel, hope to win skating with their handmade wooden skates? Since falling from a dike and hitting his head Hans' father has been unable to work, forcing Hans, Gretel, and their... Read Full Overview

Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates is a novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865. The novel takes place in the Netherlands and is a colorful fictional portrait of early 19th-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor.The book's title refers... Read Full Overview

First published in 1865, Mary Mapes Dodge's "Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates" is an endearing children's story about a hard-working, honorable Dutch boy and the challenges he faces as a result of his family's poverty. Hans dreams of entering a big ice-skating race with... Read Full Overview

"Children are the true philosophers." - Mary Mapes Dodge Step into the heartwarming and timeless world of Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates , a classic tale that has enchanted readers for generations. Set against the picturesque canals of 19th-century Holland, this captivating... Read Full Overview

Hans Brinker: The Silver Skates is the story of a poor brother and sister in long-ago Holland--the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes. Here, Hans and his sister Gretel experience championship skating, hunger, family hardship, and countless adventures. Through... Read Full Overview

In "Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates," Mary Mapes Dodge weaves a rich narrative set in the scenic landscapes of 19th-century Holland, capturing the spirit of youth, perseverance, and competitive camaraderie through the eyes of a young boy. The novel's literary style is characterized... Read Full Overview

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In Holland, poor but industrious and honorable 15-year-old Hans Brinker and his younger sister Gretel yearn to participate in December's great ice skating race on the canal. They have little chance of doing well on their handmade wooden skates, but... Read Full Overview

From glistening ice roads to frozen canals, in a wonderland where even the richest nobles thrill to the gliding joys of winter, "everyone" is awaiting the fabulous race to win the magnificent Silver Skates --"Except Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel. "For the Brinkers are desperately... Read Full Overview

The novel takes place in the Netherlands, and is a colorful fictional portrait of early nineteenth-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The title of the book refers to the beautiful silver skates to be awarded to winner of the ice-skating race Hans Brinker... Read Full Overview

Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates is a novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865. The novel takes place in the Netherlands, and is a colorful fictional portrait of early nineteenth-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The title of... Read Full Overview